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A vyala (yali), the decorative lion monster which decorates many Hindu temples. This example is from the Mahadeva temple, Khajuraho, India. 11th century CE.
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Mkghosh06. (2016, December 16). Vyala (Yali). World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6177/vyala-yali/
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Mkghosh06. "Vyala (Yali)." World History Encyclopedia, December 16, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6177/vyala-yali/.
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Mkghosh06. "Vyala (Yali)." World History Encyclopedia, 16 Dec 2016, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6177/vyala-yali/.
